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Proxy Season
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Thompson Coburn LLP
The Changing Landscape of Shareholder Proposals, Part 1: Rule 14a-8 at the Federal Level
In this two-part series, we explore recent developments in shareholder proposals and the potential future of such proposals. In Part 1, we explore recent developments in the SEC’s approach to…
Securities Law Exchange
No More SEC Responses to Rule 14a-8 No-Action Requests: What Public Companies Should Know for the Upcoming Proxy Season
Key Takeaways Effective August 14, 2026, the SEC's Division of Corporation Finance will no longer respond to any Rule 14a-8 no-action requests, including requests under Rule 14a-8(i)(1) and those based on a company's reasonable-basis representation. Companies…
Across The Board
The 2026 Proxy Season: Shareholder Proposal Trends
By Milly Kim, Ali Perry, Anna T. Pinedo, Liz Walsh, Jennifer Zepralka
The 2026 proxy season thus far has been out-of-the-ordinary, impacted by regulatory and policy developments that required companies and shareholders to adapt their shareholder proposal and engagement strategies. As a…
Known Trends
Five Key Considerations for Proxy Season
With the 2026 proxy season upon us, companies are finalizing annual meeting materials against a backdrop of shifting investor priorities, evolving engagement dynamics, and regulatory uncertainty. Our recent Client Alert…
The CLS Blue Sky Blog
Reassessing Weinberg Center Survey Claims About Shareholder Proposals
By Sanford Lewis, Khadija Foda
The shareholder proposal process is currently the subject of renewed scrutiny and critique. Detractors have raised concerns about cost, legitimacy, and federalism. The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced its…
Cleary Securities, Disclosure, and Governance Watch
The NAL Landscape Post-SEC Announcement
By Shuangjun Wang, Francesca Odell, Jean Choi
I. Introduction In November 2025, the Division of Corporate Finance (the “Staff”) of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) announced that it would no longer provide substantive responses to…
Across The Board
Preparing for the 2026 US Proxy & Annual Reporting Season
By Jennifer Zepralka, Ryan J. Liebl, Ali Perry, Liz Walsh
Webinar | December 10, 202512:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ESTRegister here. The proxy and annual reporting season may seem a long way off. However, in light of the amount of work…
Across The Board
2026 U.S. Annual Report and Proxy Season: It’s Go Time!
By Ali Perry, Liz Walsh, Jennifer Zepralka, Anna T. Pinedo, Carlos E. Juarez
Although it may seem early, it is already time to start preparing for the 2026 annual report and proxy season. While many disclosure requirements remain consistent from prior years, there…
Free Writings + Perspectives
2026 U.S. Annual Report and Proxy Season: It’s Go Time!
By Ali Perry, Liz Walsh, Jennifer Zepralka, Anna T. Pinedo, Carlos E. Juarez
Although it may seem early, it is already time to start preparing for the 2026 annual report and proxy season. While many disclosure requirements remain consistent from prior years, there…
Across The Board
Webinar Series: Preparing for the 2026 US Proxy & Annual Reporting Season
By Ryan J. Liebl, Jennifer Zepralka, Ali Perry, Liz Walsh
10-K and Disclosure TrendsProxy Statement and Annual Meeting PreparationWebinar | November 10, 202512:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. EDTRegister here.The proxy and annual reporting season may seem a long way off. However,…